Part 3: Survival at sea & Safety checklist
Images courtesy of AMSEA or J. LaFargue (NMFS West Coast Groundfish
Observer Program) unless indicated otherwise
Recite 7 Steps to Survival from memory
Build a personal survival kit using four basic components
Demonstrate ability to complete the Safety Checklist
1. Recognition2. Inventory3. Shelter4. Signals5. Water6. Food 7. Play
1. RECOGNITION
Life is more important than your boat, gear, catch
Abandon ship when more dangerous on boat than water.
2. INVENTORY
Time to think…. People
- injuries- helpful/hazard
Equipment- helpful/hazard
Environment- risks- potential changes
3. SHELTER
Insulation, shade
Protection from elements
Clothing most immediate
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4. SIGNALS
Attract attention Bigger BrighterBrighter DifferentGive message of
HELP!
Groups of 3
Right angles
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5. WATER
Quantity: 2-4 quarts
Quality: boil, packaged, filtered
No seawater,
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6. FOOD
Warmth
Energy
AttitudeKnow before you go!
7. PLAY
Improve will to survive, situation.
Stories, family, prayer – focus on what to live for.
Accomplish hard tasks in simple steps.
Personal (small) & abandon (large) ship
Essential elements:
1. Shelter aid2. Signal3. Personal health4. Fire starter
Considerations Must be with you Pocket-sized Multipurpose items Customized for your
activities
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Same 4 categories One container Watertight With handle Accessible Bigger items Handheld VHF, Camp stove Etc
Equipment
Training Attitude
1-page form in Observer logbookFamiliarize you with safety
equipment (pre-departure)Mostly Yes/No
•Model = Switlik
•Capacity = 6
•Last inspection date=10-15-92
Switlik 6 10-15-92
List of all crew
PositionsMuster
stationDuties in
case of an emergency
First aid kit know location
First aid manual
Complete the safety checklist given the information in the handout
15 minutes
Recite the 7 steps to survival / examples of each
When do the 7 steps to survival begin?
List 4 elements that should be incorporated into a survival kit.